modus vivendi
US /ˌmoʊdəs vɪˈvɛndi/
UK /ˌmoʊdəs vɪˈvɛndi/
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modus vivendi, arrangement
an arrangement or agreement allowing conflicting parties to coexist peacefully, either indefinitely or until a more permanent settlement is reached
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The two rival factions established a modus vivendi to avoid further conflict.
Les deux factions rivales ont établi un modus vivendi pour éviter de nouveaux conflits.
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Despite their differences, they found a practical modus vivendi.
Malgré leurs différences, ils ont trouvé un modus vivendi pratique.